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Public Notice for October 4, 2008 Fireworks
River Closures and No Docking Zones

Please note the RIVER CLOSURES and NO DOCKING ZONES that will be enforced from 7:00 pm until 12:00 midnight, on Saturday, October 4, 2008 for the fireworks display. Area affected is shown in the diagram below.

Three Rivers 250th Flotilla Cruise October 4

Historic Pittsburgh boat parade to top 1908's river celebration

Come watch a historic boat parade celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th Birthday on the morning of Saturday, October 4th. This grand river spectacle starts at 9:30am and runs until 11:00 am, and will feature over 100 boats of all kinds. For full article, click here to see RiverQuest WAVES eNewsletter for September. For information on Pittsburgh 250 events, please visit www.imaginepittsburgh.com.

Teacher "Happy Hours" Preview

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 • 4:30-7:30pm

RiverQuest teacher previews earn participants three Act 48 hours, as they learn about RiverQuest course concepts, teaching methods, and green-boat designing processes. Teacher Happy Hours are not "just" for teachers: principals, administrators, PTA/PTO representatives are welcome! Teacher Open House events are scheduled on the third Tuesday evening of each month except January and February, include light refreshments (and non-alcoholic beverages!) and are exclusively for adults. To register, call RiverQuest at 412-231-2712. Click here for more information.

RiverQuest Haunts the Riverfront this October

2nd Annual "Spirits of the Riverfront" Tours

RiverQuest conjures up the "Spirits of the Riverfront" aboard the historic vessel Discovery! Join our zany crew of pirates and ghosts for a uniquely chilling Halloween adventure, full of regional history. 2 hours. Recommended for ages 8 and up. 7:00-9:00pm. Sat. 10/11 • Fri. 10/17 • Sat. 10/18 • Fri. 10/24. Click here for more information.

RiverQuest Welcomes Explorer to Pittsburgh

Long-awaited green education boat arrives at North Shore Dock

Explorer, RiverQuest’s newly constructed 90-foot, 150-passenger hybrid boat left Bayou La Batre, Alabama on Sunday, August 3rd and arrived at the Pittsburgh Pool of the Ohio River at 10am on Wednesday August 13, 2008 after a 1,600 mile journey through nine states.

Explorer's fiberoptic deck lights glow in the night.